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A priceless work of art created by the saint's own blood sister hangs in a San Antonio basilica.

Established in 1925, Kiddie Park claims to be the oldest amusement park in the U.S. - a cozy little time warp nestled in a shady corner of the modern world.

For over 75 years, this cute stone statue has warmed the hearts of San Antonio.

San Antonio's first 3-D stereoscopic mural is a trippy treat for the eyes.

Soldiers honored the beloved Pat with a special grave.

An antique horse-drawn hearse provided French luxury for the dead in this Texan town.

The quirky gift from West Berlin for the 1968 World's Fair still stands in Hemisfair Park.

Craggy concrete faces are hidden in the walls of this artificial cave along the San Antonio River.

The wood bears a hidden love note carved by a young Johnny Cash.

A 2,500-pound wooden nickel makes this woodworking museum easy to spot from the road.

Legend has it the commander of the defenders drew a fateful line in the dirt with his sword just before the final battle.

Two small markers remember the Alamo's feline protectors.

Colorful curls of hand-blown glass form a captivating tower in San Antonio's Central Library.

A tall smoke stack and boarded-up buildings are all that's left of the pioneering plant.

The oldest active mini golf course in the U.S. has an elegant Art Deco style filled with lush tropical plants.

This museum showcases the history and contributions of the U.S. Army to the medical industry, both on the battlefield and off.

An ivy-covered arch bridge dedicated to Tejano music singer and legend Rosita Fernandez.

An abandoned, decaying sculpture garden built by an eccentric physician in the 1920s now looks more like a forgotten cemetery.

This hidden sculpture garden full of Wild West art is one of San Antonio's best-kept secrets.

The 40-foot-tall votive candle is the largest of its kind.

Three hundred years of preserved Spanish colonial history in San Antonio.

A National Historic Landmark with a scenic clock tower and park filled with deer and peacocks, plus a military museum.

Ruins of a once-opulent grand Victorian resort.

A 131-year-old wunderkammer of Texas history.